Editorial Assistant, Atheneum Books For Young Readers

Job Description

Simon & Schuster is a global leader in general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world's most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards.

It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Pocket Books, Adams Media, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories. For more information visit our website at www.simonandschuster.com.

Responsibilities include:

All administrative duties- scheduling meetings, routing materials both in-house and to authors, handling mailings to authors and agents, liaising with all departments.
On the editorial side the position includes:
• Reading and evaluating manuscripts insightfully and analytically, writing and editing catalog, bound galley, tip sheet and flap copy, and coordinating the editorial and production process.
• Management of manuscripts in all stages of production includes: preparing manuscripts for copyediting and production
• Keeping track of submissions and books in the production and editorial process
• Tracking paperwork internally and externally
• Liaising with authors/agents and other departments through the publication process (checking over 1P/2P/blues, inputting author changes); professionally interacting with authors, production, marketing, and sales staff to relay messages and follow-up on requests/information
• Organizing and scheduling meetings and conference calls; note-taking at sales meetings as necessary; fulfilling requests for Sales, generating P&Ls, CRFs, estimate requests, check requests, sub rights letters, and other paperwork as needed.

This role will report into the VP Publisher

Previous experience in children's book publishing is highly preferred.

ViacomCBS is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

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